Burning Shadows·#113·2017
Bodybuilding Dumbbells is a unique Trainer card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game, designed to enhance the strength and resilience of Stage 1 Pokémon. Released in 2017 as part of the Burning Shadows set, this common Item card provides a significant HP boost, making it a strategic asset in certain deck compositions. Here, you will find comprehensive details including its mechanics and effects, the historical context of its release, and insights into its collectibility.
Read more ↓Bodybuilding Dumbbells are not a Pokémon but rather a Trainer card, specifically an Item card, from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As such, they do not have Pokédex lore, a natural habitat, diet, or behavior in the traditional sense of a Pokémon creature. Trainer cards represent various items, supporters, or stadiums that can assist a player during a battle. These particular dumbbells are designed to enhance a Pokémon's capabilities, reflecting the concept of physical training and strength building within the Pokémon world. Item cards are a consistent feature across all generations of the TCG, providing strategic depth to gameplay by offering various effects. While not a Pokémon itself, Bodybuilding Dumbbells play a role in supporting Pokémon in battle, particularly Stage 1 Pokémon, by increasing their HP, which is crucial for their survival and performance in competitive play. The concept of tools and items for Pokémon has been present since the very first generation of the games and anime, highlighting the importance of preparation and equipment for trainers.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
